Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service unit. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.
GRADE
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LOCATION OF POSITION
- Assateague State Park, Berlin MD (Worcester County)
- Point Lookout State Park, Scotland MD (St. Mary’s County)
- Pocomoke River State Park, Snow Hill MD (Worcester County)
- Southern Maryland Recreational Complex, Brandywine MD (Charles and Prince George’s Counties)
There is currently one (1) vacancy at each location. If you are interested in Southern Maryland Recreational Complex, you must select interest in Prince George's County to be included on the eligible list should you qualify.
Main Purpose of Job
Park Technician Trainee, Park Technician I and Park Technician II are differentiated on the
basis of the degree of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees.
Park Technician Trainee learns to perform duties under close supervision. Park Technician I
performs duties under close supervision at times and under general supervision at other times
depending on the complexity of the specific duty being performed. Park Technician II
performs the full range of duties under general supervision. Park Technician II is
differentiated from Park Technician Lead in that the Park Technician Lead assigns work and
provides training to lower level park technicians.
Park Technician Trainee/I/II is a non-competitive promotion class series wherein as a matter
of compensation policy and practice, workers doing the job receive grade level increases
based upon (1) time on the job and (2) satisfactory work performance in addition to grade step
increases on the same basis.
Park Technician II is the full level of maintenance work in state parks and forests. Employees
in this class have responsibility for the supervision and maintenance of grounds, facilities and
equipment within a park, forest or recreation area, provide assistance on new facilities and
perform maintenance work. Employees in this classification do not supervise other Park
Technicians.
Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Park Technician Supervisor,
a Park Maintenance Program Supervisor or other designated official depending upon the size
of the park operation.
An employee in this classification may lead or supervise unskilled or semi-skilled laborers,
including permanent employees, long-term contractual employees, seasonal employees and
volunteers, to include scheduling employees’ work assignments, providing assistance on new
facilities as well as performing maintenance work.
While maintenance of park, forest or wildlife grounds is the primary function of this position,
employees may occasionally be assigned other operational functions.
POSITION DUTIES
These intermediate level positions will be responsible for monitoring and maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment at the park including day use areas, headquarters/shop complex, and bathhouse buildings. The positions operate and maintain power tools and heavy equipment, oversee and perform routine grounds, facilities and equipment maintenance in these state parks. The positions will complete projects for maintenance, repair and improvements to park grounds and facilities, including carpentry, electrical, masonry and plumbing. Duties may include trail construction and maintenance, mowing and trimming, removal of downed and hazardous trees, re-routing of park trails, and boundary marking.
The incumbents may also lead or supervise work of seasonal employees and volunteers. While the maintenance of park buildings is the primary function of this position, the selected candidates will also assist with day-to-day park operations, including opening and closing park facilities, assisting with park visitor needs, and helping with special events as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience in the skilled maintenance or construction trades, e.g. Electrician, Plumber or experience in the maintenance of a park, forest or wildlife facility.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute education in the field of forestry, wildlife biology or park management at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional experience at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education for up to four years of the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in equipment, facilities, and services classification or equipment, facilities, and services specialty codes in the equipment, facilities, and services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience multi-tasking and working independently
- Experience in small equipment repair and basic vehicle maintenance
- Experience leading working crews or volunteer groups through project completion
- Operational experience in parks in the event of emergency or facility breakdown
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned dutieswhich require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the candidates to be examined by a Physician. After an offer of employment, candidates for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.
2. Upon permanent appointment, employees in this classification may be required to reside in the county, region, or park to which they are assigned.
3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require a valid operator license for heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, back-hoes, payloaders or tractors.
4. Employees in this classification may be required to provide a telephone number listed in the agency’s telephone directory or on file with Forest, Park and Wildlife Communications Center in case of emergencies.
5. Employees in this classification may be required to attend training and be certified as a water plant operator.
6. Employees in this classification may be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 or more pounds.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at
Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
